Attached is the Agenda for the February Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District Board of Trustees Meeting, being held February 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm at Station 1.

Station 1
10N255 Dittman Rd
Elgin, IL 60124... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning Pingree Grove & Countryside responded to the 43W500 Block of Burlington Rd for a Head on Vehicle Accident with Extrication. On arrival Personnel found a two Vehicle Accident with Heavy Damage and one Vehicle off the roadway. One patient was quickly Extricated. Two patients were Transported to the Hospital. The Accident is under investigation and Burlington Rd was closed for 45 minutes.

Responding ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today: Mid-Morning through Early Afternoon Scattered Snow Showers and a Chance of Freezing Drizzle/Mist Overnight.
Tomorrow Morning: Wintery Mix, Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Durning the Morning Commute.
Tomorrow Evening: Gusty Snow Showers with Winds up to 40 MPH.... (Full Story & Photos)

This week all three Pingree Grove & Countryside Shifts did our Annual Ice Rescue Training at Cambridge Lakes.

Photos by: Captured by Lorraine Photography... (Full Story & Photos)

Department Personnel Completed 1422 Training Hours during the Month of January.

Training Hours by Shift:
1. Black = 506
2. Gold = 477
3. Red = 440

Top Firefighter Training Hours:
1. Lt Demes = 84
2. Lt Heinz = 63
3. F/F LaPorte = 57
4. F/F Wonneberger = 54
5. F/F Wangles ... (Full Story & Photos)